Ria’s Reviews > Tom Lake > Status Update

so many full circles/call backs, the revision undoubtedly done so particularly is so impressive

The impact of friends of 1 short summer... sebastian coming to see her after all these years after his brother passed and despite covid.. god it is both a reassuring thought and emotionally charged

Chilling

"You think the thing that hurt you is going to hurt you forever, but it doesn't."

The power of this to just make you want to cry and nearly do.. where was laras guidance..

Lit crying at Nell talking abt brian

Do have to say referencing the stealing victorias bf after so long as her current situation being similar where she is in victorias shoes was p good.. and i know she prob speaks for most ppl with her type of upbringing and her personality but the excuse i was young back then/didnt know better kinda gets just a fraction old.. but its ok bc the book is still so good

He is dead...

About to continue but man i really love when meanings behind names or char reveals happen in books bc it instantly makes it extra rereadable too if done well even tho its funny to me how uncreative this talented and experienced director and gifted actress was with regards to baby names - still realistic.

Joe!!!! Im screaming